2016 BMW 528I engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 BMW 528I — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall, and after the recall repair, while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal oil-burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local Midas, where it…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“On January 29, 2020, while driving my 2016 BMW 5 Series under normal operating conditions, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. Smoke and flames originated from the engine bay while the vehicle was in motion. I was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle immediately. The fire spread…”
filed Jan 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
B010919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2023Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
B011423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2023
Engine problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 528I | 13 | 21% |
| 2014 528I | 14 | 25% |
| 2013 528I | 37 | 51% |
| 2012 528I | 42 | 47% |
| 2011 528I | 33 | 28% |
| 2010 528I | 16 | 25% |
| 2009 528I | 8 | 36% |
| 2008 528I | 20 | 17% |
| 2000 528I | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 BMW 528I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.